Homeland Security at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates in homeland security earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Compares for Homeland Security
All 33 colleges reporting homeland security earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $143,972 | $131,100 | #1 | $90,956 |
| 2 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $84,553 | $86,880 | #3 | $68,503 |
| 3 | Utica University Utica, NY | $82,733 | $78,745 | #8 | $57,215 |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $80,134 | $72,917 | #13 | $63,963 |
| 5 | Bethel University Mckenzie, TN | $79,079 | $86,385 | #4 | $78,275 |
| 6 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $77,122 | $91,240 | #2 | $62,340 |
| 7 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $76,520 | $80,490 | #6 | $66,446 |
| 8 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $76,446 | $73,022 | #12 | — |
| 9 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $73,703 | $83,659 | #5 | $62,313 |
| 10 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $71,888 | $79,713 | #7 | $67,338 |
| 11 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $71,129 | $65,517 | #21 | $51,200 |
| 12 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $71,129 | $65,517 | #22 | $51,200 |
| 13 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $71,014 | $75,585 | #10 | $48,676 |
| 14 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $71,014 | $75,585 | #11 | $48,676 |
| 15 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $69,365 | $66,021 | #20 | $38,472 |
| 16 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $68,161 | $70,037 | #15 | — |
| 17 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $67,744 | $72,105 | #14 | $54,837 |
Other Majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $95,552 | $75,483 | #34 of 59 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $93,433 | — |
| Air Transportation | $90,495 | $54,827 | #18 of 52 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $87,797 | $81,436 | #2 of 7 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,749 | $66,999 | #93 of 1176 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $41,524 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,676 one year after graduating and $71,014 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide rank for homeland security?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for homeland security ($70,193), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.